Everyone who's ever experienced hip hospitality in Manhattan knows the work of Studio GAIA. From the cool noodle eatery Republic, to ultramod-'50s-diner Cafeteria, to sushi salon Bond St., and Harlem hot spot Jimmy's Uptown, Studio GAIA designs the places to see and be seen. Hotel - Restaurant - Bar - Club Design features twenty-seven projects from Manhattan and around the world with 280 full-color images plus renderings. Studio GAIA was founded by llan Waisbrod, who developed the firm's unique philosophy of interior architecture. Today the company's creative team includes designers from six countries. Studio GAIA is based in New York City.
'Hotel & Restaurant Design No. 2' showcases the most inspirational design solutions gathered from 36 leading architectural and design firms and features over 160 international projects in the hotel, resort, spa, and restaurant fields. The design solution featured in this volume are organised alphabetically by design firm with all projects indexed for easy reference. This volume is an inspiration and a necessity to any professional engaged in the many forms of hospitality and restaurant design.
The definitive reference on designing commercial interiors-expanded and updated for today's facilities Following the success of the ASID/Polsky Prize Honorable Mention in 1999, authors Christine Piotrowski and Elizabeth Rogers have extensively revised this guide to planning and designing commercial interiors to help professionals and design students successfully address today's trends and project requirements. This comprehensive reference covers the practical and aesthetic issues that distinguish commercial interiors. There is new information on sustainable design, security, and accessibility-three areas of increased emphasis in modern interiors. An introductory chapter provides an overview of commercial interior design and the challenges and rewards of working in the field, and stresses the importance of understanding the basic purpose and functions of the client's business as a prerequisite to designing interiors. This guide also gives the reader a head start with eight self-contained chapters that provide comprehensive coverage of interior design for specific types of commercial facilities, ranging from offices to food and beverage facilities, and from retail stores to health care facilities. Each chapter is complete with a historical overview, types of facilities, planning and interior design elements, design applications, a summary, references, and Web sites. New design applications covered include spas in hotels, bed and breakfast inns, coffee shops, gift stores and salons, courthouses and courtrooms, and golf clubhouses. In keeping with the times, there are new chapters focusing on senior living facilities and on restoration and adaptive use. A chapter on project management has been revised and includes everything from proposals and contracts to scheduling and documentation. Throughout the book, design application discussions, illustrations, and photographs help both professionals and students solve problems and envision and implement distinctive designs for commercial interiors. With information on licensing, codes, and regulations, along with more than 150 photographs and illustrations, this combined resource and instant reference is a must-have for commercial interior design professionals, students, and those studying for the NCIDQ licensing exam. Companion Web site: www.wiley.com/go/commercialinteriors
